Sunday, July 17, 2011

MLA: Carole James - Victoria-Beacon Hill

Father
today we lift up MLA Carol James to You. We thank you for her hard work, her
commitment and her dedication to serve the people of British Columbia. Just as
she has poured out her time and energy to serve others, we ask today that You
will pour back blessings into her life. Help her to find the time for reflection
and renewal that will strengthen and energize her and bring fresh vision for the
work You have called her to do. Bless the time that she has with her family and
cover them with Your love and protection. We ask this in Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Carole has served as the MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill since 2005.

Prior to entering provincial politics, Carole served as President of the B.C.
School Trustees Association for an unprecedented five terms, commencing in
1995.

She was elected to the Greater Victoria School Board from 1990 to 2001. She
has also served at the national level as the Vice-President of the Canadian
School Boards Association.

Carole has been appointed to numerous provincial initiatives, including the
Independent B.C. Budget Review Panel, the Public Education Restructuring
Consultation, the Ministry of Children and Families Secure Care Committee.

In addition to serving a two-year term as the Director of Child Care Policy
for the government of British Columbia, she has served on the Greater Victoria
Region Social Planning Council, the City of Victoria Parks and Recreation
Committee, and the Task Force on Violence Prevention.

In recognition of her work in the area of co-operative pre-schools, she was
named an Honorary Life Member of the Vancouver Island Co-operative Pre-School
Association.

In 2001, Carole moved to Prince George to serve as the Director of Child and
Family Services for Carrier Sekani Family Services. As part of her management
responsibilities, she coordinated the planning for regionalization of child and
family services from the Ministry of Children and Families to an Aboriginal
Authority.

Carole is the mother of two children, Alison and Evan. She was also a foster
parent for 20 years, giving care to children and adults with special needs.